Thailand’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Varawut Silpa-archa, outlined various risks to the country’s waters last week at a World Oceans Day ceremony in Phuket. Pollution, poor seawater quality, overfishing, and climate change were among them. Tourism sites like Koh Larn have experienced an increase in visitors after Thailand’s Covid-19 travel restrictions were loosened. Maya Bay, a wildlife hotspot that was closed for three years, saw the comeback of various plant and animal species that had vanished as a result of people overcrowding the beach and surrounding areas. Boats entering the bay and mooring damaged much of the natural coral before the closure. Old electric insulators were used to create the artificial reefs. Discarded fishing nets are another problem for Thailand’s marine biodiversity, killing and hurting species like dolphins and sea turtles. Surrounding Koh Larn, 200 reefs were built, and around Koh Sak, 100. While Thai officials aim to…
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Global energy price swings will persist, according to ERC Secretary-General Khomgrich Tantravanich, as long as the US and its allies’ war and sanctions against Russia continue. Thailand’s increased power tariff, which is made up of the base and fuel tariffs, is due to the need to import more liquefied natural gas, which is costly but necessary for electricity generation, according to the ERC. They had already promised to spend 80 billion baht (0.24 baht per unit) to subsidize the fuel tariff rate between May and August, alleging that without the financial support, power prices would have climbed to 4.4 baht per unit. The base price pertains to the cost of power plants and distribution networks, whereas the fuel tariff is primarily driven by rising fuel costs as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues. The price increased to US$20-30 per metric million standard cubic feet per day, compared to less than US$10 per…
Thailand appears to be loosening a slew of regulations recently. Thailand’s CCSA stated yesterday that, beginning July 1, it will relax its infamous alcohol sales prohibition from 2 to 5 p.m., at least in hotels. Restaurants and tourist attractions may offer alcohol during this time, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, at the discretion of province governors. The daily booze prohibition between 2 and 5 p.m. has perplexed Thais and foreigners for decades, and there have been numerous explanations for the ban, none of which are historically correct. To say the least, depending on who you ask, you’ll receive a variety of explanations, including from the officials and cops who have been in charge of the prohibition for decades. Phiphat emphasized that eliminating the prohibition might have a significant positive impact on Thailand’s tourism business, which has been perplexed by the ‘ban’ from 2 to 5 p.m. for…
While there has been much talk about foreigners returning to Thailand since the November 1 launch of the Thailand Pass, there is now a pent-up demand for Thai outbound travel, particularly regional and short-haul journeys. Domestic travel is also becoming more popular among Thais, with 18% of Thai respondents expecting to take one. This is a 5-point increase starting in 2021. Summer vacations were booked by 69 percent of Thai visitors, up 25% from 2021. Despite the fact that the economy continues to be the top concern for visitors, 66 percent of Thai respondents said they will maintain or slightly reduce their travel spending. This summer, Thai tourists spent an average of 62,800 baht, up 18 percent from 2021. According to Marie Duchesne-Ferchal, Europ Assistance’s head of products and marketing, Thais are yearning to get free after being imprisoned for two years. Thais are increasingly opting for ‘workations,’ according to…
In some districts, entertainment venues will be allowed to stay open until 2 a.m., while in others, they will be allowed to close at 1 a.m. International travelers can report their symptoms on the Thailand Pass website if they feel ill while in Thailand. When additional information becomes available, we’ll keep you informed. The 77 provinces of Thailand will be certified as “Green” zones (or monitoring regions), allowing entertainment establishments to open across the country. After the modification takes effect, the CCSA will send out another message. According to Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, wearing a mask in open, outside conditions is optional in Thailand. The CCSA met with Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Ministry of Public Health this afternoon to discuss the Thailand Pass, “zones,” closing hours for entertainment venues, face masks, and temperature checks. Random document checks will be undertaken at the airport, according to the CCSA, and…
After opposing a similar decision in cabinet in August 2019 for both India and China, which was later overturned and replaced with visa price waivers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to investigate the plan to make all visas free. The admissions process should include immunization and health status verification, according to the industry, and the visa-on-arrival program should be expanded to include all countries. On Friday, Yuthasak Supasorn, the Governor of Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT), appeared to support a number of proposals, including extending the visa-on-arrival concession to all countries, waiving all visa fees for six months starting July 1st, and increasing the length of stay on incoming tourist visas from 30 to 45 days. At a meeting hosted by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn on Friday, Thai tourism industry representatives agreed on a set of proposals that will be presented to up to four…
‘Cannabis has an effect on the brain and neurological system, particularly in students’ brains and learning abilities,’ Dr. Somsak added. Dr. Somsak, on the other hand, insisted that the medicine be used exclusively under medical supervision and not for recreational purposes. The senior medical official also emphasized the dangers of cannabis or marijuana as a cause of drug addiction, as well as the harm it poses to road safety. ‘We are well aware of the benefits, but the drawbacks include addiction and traffic accidents involving inebriated drivers.’ This is something that has previously happened in other countries. He stated that the drug was extremely beneficial to individuals who had small children with epilepsy, as well as those who had cancer and found it to be indispensable as a palliative treatment or for those who were through chemotherapy and found it to help with nausea.
Dr. Somsak began by explaining why the ministry supports the legalization of marijuana for regulated medical use in Thailand, paving the way for the current upheaval. Despite proponents’ claims that ‘weed’ or cannabis is not dangerous or harmful to one’s health, a growing body of evidence from the United States suggests otherwise. According to a highly qualified study undertaken by Northwestern Medicine and the Massachusetts General Hospital in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, recreational cannabis usage causes brain abnormalities in two regions of the brain in younger users. Dr Somsak Akksilp, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services within Mr Anutin’s Ministry of Public Health, highlighted his worries this week. At the same time, he stated unequivocally that it should not be used for recreational purposes or by children, young people, or anyone under the age of 25. In the United States, there are an estimated 25 million marijuana users,…
Despite the abolition of quarantine laws, Thailand received approximately 40 million visitors in 2019, down from 1% the year before. COVID-19 has killed over 30,000 people in Thailand, although the illness has been effectively managed thanks to a vaccination rate of over 80%. Thailand is a popular tourist destination, but the country’s need that international visitors present a variety of documentation, including vaccination and swab test certifications, as well as medical insurance and hotel reservations, has delayed the industry’s recovery. Thailand announced on Friday that it will end its much-criticized pre-registration process for overseas travelers, and that face masks will no longer be required to be worn in public, in reaction to a slower COVID-19 spread. Despite recent advances, the industry is in a state of decline, with considerable job and business losses in a sector that accounts for roughly 12% of Thailand’s GDP.
The 42-year-old coach can be caught on camera stroking a player’s bottom. Netizens were outraged, claiming that he had no right to do so, no matter how close he was to the athlete. Vitoon, who is functioning as the party’s master of ceremonies, is shown in videos circulating on Twitter wandering around a table, speaking and interviewing people while stroking their hands, chests, and bottoms. Many Thai internet users said that one of the footballers appeared scared and uneasy, and that the coach’s actions were potentially sexual harassment. More old recordings of the football coach were added to the topic by several Twitter users. Vitoon, who is functioning as the party’s master of ceremonies, is shown in videos circulating on Twitter wandering around a table, speaking and interviewing people while stroking their hands, chests, and bottoms. He added that he wanted to create a positive atmosphere in which every contender…